Performing Arts - Swing and Historical Dance

Here you will learn some English words related to swing and historical dance such as "tap dance", "ballet", and "jive".

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a popular partner dance style that originated in the United States, characterized by its energetic and lively movements, often danced to swing or big band music

Balboa [noun]

a vintage swing dance characterized by a close embrace, intricate footwork, and smooth movements

a lively and energetic dance style related to jazz and early rock and roll, featuring fast, rhythmic footwork and playful movements

jive [noun]

a lively and acrobatic dance with roots in African American and European traditions, popularized during the swing era in the United States

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LeRoc [noun]

a versatile partner dance with swing dance influences, characterized by smooth, flowing movements and danced to contemporary music

a lively partner dance from Harlem, NYC in the 1920s and 1930s, blending jazz, tap, and Charleston styles, danced to swing music

Ex: At the annual Lindy Hop competition , dancers from around the world showcased their talent and creativity , dazzling the audience with breathtaking aerials and intricate footwork .

a partner dance that originated in the United States, characterized by its slotted style, smooth movements, and emphasis on improvisation and musicality

a style of dance that originated in the United Kingdom and is characterized by its fast-paced, energetic movements, typically danced to rock and roll or rhythm and blues music

a vintage swing dance with energetic, playful movements, originated in St. Louis, Missouri

a lively dance originating from Charleston, South Carolina, characterized by fast footwork, syncopated rhythms, and swinging movements

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a smooth partner dance from the Carolinas, known for its relaxed style, close embrace, and danced to beach music or rhythm and blues

a style of dance that involves intricate hand movements and gestures typically performed to music, often associated with rock and roll or rhythm and blues genres

ballet [noun]

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

Ex: He attended the ballet with his family to appreciate the beauty and athleticism of the dancers .

a style of dance that originated during the Baroque period in the 17th and 18th centuries

a historical Renaissance dance with slow, stately movements and intricate footwork, often accompanied by early music or courtly music

galliard [noun]

a lively dance in triple time for a pair of two with five steps or a piece of music for this dance popular in the 16th century

pavane [noun]

a slow, stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, characterized by formalized movements, often accompanied by music in duple meter

Ex: At the masquerade ball , guests were mesmerized by the performance of the pavane , its slow and graceful motions adding an air of sophistication to the festivities .

a historical dance that originated during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by moderate tempo, stately movements, and formal patterns

courante [noun]

a lively French dance in triple time, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, known for its flowing rhythm

Ex: Couples at the dance academy practiced the courante , perfecting their timing and coordination to execute the flowing movements with grace and poise .
branle [noun]

a lively historical dance from the Renaissance period, danced in a circle or line formation, often accompanied by early music or folk music

volta [noun]

a Renaissance dance characterized by lively and graceful movements, often danced in pairs or as a couple's dance, accompanied by Renaissance or Baroque music

saraband [noun]

a slow, stately Spanish dance in triple time, popular during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, characterized by its dignified and solemn movements

Ex: At the Baroque concert , the ensemble performed a mesmerizing saraband , evoking the solemn beauty of the Renaissance era with each haunting note .
tourdion [noun]

a Renaissance dance with lively movements, often danced in a circle or line formation, accompanied by early music or folk music

chaconne [noun]

a slow, stately dance in triple meter that originated in Spain, often accompanied by a repeating bass line or harmonic pattern

Ex: He watched a performance of the chaconne with elaborate costumes .
gigue [noun]

a lively and spirited dance characterized by fast, upbeat movements typically performed in triple meter, often used as a finale in baroque dance suites

loure [noun]

a slow and stately dance characterized by graceful and flowing movements, often performed in triple meter and commonly associated with the Baroque era

minuet [noun]

a slow, graceful dance in triple time, popular during the Baroque period, often included in formal social gatherings and characterized by its elegant and refined movements

Ex: Dressed in elaborate attire , the nobles gracefully performed the minuet , their movements reflecting the elegance and refinement of the Baroque era .

a quick and lively dance characterized by intricate footwork, often performed in binary form and featuring a characteristic skipping step, commonly found in baroque dance suites

rigaudon [noun]

a lively and rhythmical dance characterized by its hopping steps and upbeat tempo, often performed in duple meter and commonly found in baroque dance suites

a formalized style of dance characterized by precise movements, rigorous training, and narrative storytelling, often performed to classical music

Ex: The annual recital featured young dancers performing excerpts from famous classical ballets , captivating the audience with their skill and poise on stage .

a form of ballet that emerged in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, typically performed in the royal courts of Europe

a style of ballet that emerged during the early 19th century, characterized by its emphasis on emotion, storytelling, and fantastical elements

bourree [noun]

a style of dance that originated in France, commonly associated with the Baroque era, characterized by quick, small steps performed on demi-pointe or en pointe

a form of dance characterized by the use of shoes with metal plates that create percussive sounds as the dancer rhythmically strikes the floor

Ex: The sound of tap dance echoed through the theater as dancers rehearsed tirelessly for the upcoming production , their feet creating a symphony of rhythm and melody .

a lively and energetic style of American tap dance, characterized by vigorous movements, complex rhythms, and improvisation

Ex: Tap legends like Bill " Bojangles " Robinson popularized the buck-and-wing style , infusing it with their own flair and innovation to leave a lasting impact on the world of dance .

a rhythmic form of dance characterized by intricate footwork, commonly seen in styles like Irish step dance, tap dance, or clogging

a style of ballet technique in which dancers perform on the tips of their toes using specialized pointe shoes, requiring strength, balance, and precision

Ex: In the ballet recital , the corps de ballet performed a breathtaking toe dance , their synchronized movements showcasing the beauty and precision of classical ballet .
stomp [noun]

a rhythmic dance characterized by heavy footfalls and percussive movements

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